A devastating 6.2 magnitude earthquake has rocked northern Afghanistan, leaving at least 20 people dead and around 320 injured in Mazar-i-Sharif. This powerful quake, occurring at just before 1am local time, follows another tragic tremor just months ago and raises concerns of potential further casualties and damage. The US Geological Survey has warned of likely significant loss and widespread disaster.
The city’s landmark Blue Mosque has suffered damage, adding to the community’s grief. This disaster comes on the heels of multiple tragic quakes in the region this year that have already taken thousands of lives, including a massive hit in September that killed over 1,400 in the east.
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